Chef

Job Summary

Prepare and present dishes to restaurant standards while managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, controlling inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes according to the restaurant’s menu and quality standards
• Plan and develop new menu items, including seasonal and promotional dishes, to enhance customer offerings
• Ensure all food preparation complies with food safety and hygiene standards to maintain health and quality
• Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation before serving to guarantee customer satisfaction
• Manage kitchen operations by coordinating food preparation workflow and timing for efficient service
• Supervise and train kitchen staff, including cooks and kitchen assistants, to maintain high performance and teamwork
• Assign daily tasks to kitchen staff to ensure smooth and organized kitchen operations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and equipment to uphold hygiene standards
• Ensure proper storage of ingredients and implement stock rotation (FIFO) to minimize spoilage
• Monitor inventory levels and place timely orders for ingredients to support uninterrupted kitchen operations
• Control food costs and minimize wastage through effective inventory and portion management
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure ingredient quality and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with NEA / SFA food hygiene regulations in Singapore to meet legal standards
• Maintain high workplace safety and cleanliness standards to provide a safe working environment
• Conduct regular checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety

Required competencies and certifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a commercial kitchen
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and cuisines

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment to meet service demands
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills to manage and motivate kitchen staff